Tinubu Annuls Dankaka's Appointment as FCC Chair, Appoints New Leader and Additional Members [Complete Lineup]

New Leadership at the Federal Character Commission (FCC)

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made several key appointments at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), with Ayo Omidiran taking over as the new chairperson. The change came about following the reversal of the initial reappointment of Dr. Muheeba Dankaka due to controversies during her tenure.

On August 11, 2025, the Presidency announced Dankaka's reappointment as chairperson of the FCC [1][4]. However, within hours, a fresh statement was issued, withdrawing the reappointment and citing that Dankaka's tenure was "dogged by controversy" [3].

Omidiran, a former House of Representatives member, succeeded Dankaka as chairperson [2][3]. Notably, Mohammed Musa was appointed as commission secretary, and Kayode Oladele, a former House of Representatives member, was retained as commissioner [1][3].

Alongside these changes, Tinubu appointed several individuals as commissioners for various states. Hon. Jerry Alagbaoso was appointed as Commissioner for Imo State, Sir Tonye Okio for Bayelsa State, and Comrade Bobboi Bala Kaigama for Taraba State [6].

The controversies associated with Dankaka's administration led to the president’s decision to replace her with Omidiran. No explicit details about the controversies were disclosed in the sources.

Here is a list of other appointments made by President Tinubu at the FCC:

Alh. Isah Jibrin has been appointed as Commissioner for Niger State.
Ruth Jumai Ango has been appointed as Commissioner for Kaduna State.
Hon. Chief Victor Sabor Edoror has been appointed as Commissioner for Edo State.
Mrs. Bema Olvadi Madayi has been appointed as Commissioner for Adamawa State.
Aligba Eugene Tarkende has been appointed as Commissioner for Benue State.
Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi has been appointed as Commissioner for Kwara State.
Hon. Nnoli Nkechi Gloria has been appointed as Commissioner for Anambra State.
Obongawan Dora Ebong has been appointed as Commissioner for Akwa-Ibom State.
Ibrahim Baba Mairiga has been appointed as Commissioner for Gombe State.
Alh. Aminu Tambar has been appointed as Commissioner for Sokoto State.
Bello Idris Eneye has been appointed as Commissioner for Kogi State.
Muhammad Awwal Nayya has been appointed as Commissioner for Kano State.
Hon. Ayo Omidiran has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the FCC.
Peter Eze has been appointed as Commissioner for Enugu State.
Barr. Nwokpor Vincent Nduka has been appointed as Commissioner for Ebonyi State.
Tinubu has reappointed Abdulwasiu Kayode Bawalla as commissioner from Lagos State.
Engr.Modu Mustapha has been appointed as Commissioner for Borno State.
Dr. Stella Odey Ekpo has been appointed as Commissioner for Cross River State.
Kayode Oladele, a former House of Representatives member, has been appointed by President Tinubu to the FCC in 2024.
Aaron Chukwuemeka has been appointed as Commissioner for Rivers State.
Solomon Ayuba Dagami has been appointed as Commissioner for the FCT.
Babangida Adamu Gwana has been appointed as Commissioner for Bauchi State.
Hon. Pam Bolman has been appointed as Commissioner for Plateau State.
Hon. Jibir Maigari has been appointed as Commissioner for Yobe State.
Tinubu has appointed Mohammed Musa as the Commission's secretary.
Ederin Lovette Idisi has been appointed as Commissioner for Delta State.
Sani Garba has been appointed as Commissioner for Zamfara State.
Prince Ayodeji Abas Aleshinloye has been appointed as Commissioner for Oyo State.
Hon. Obina Oriaku has been appointed as Commissioner for Abia State.
Hon. Sola Fokanle has been appointed as Commissioner for Ekiti State.
Hon. Anas Isah has been appointed as Commissioner for Katsina State.
Comrade Ajimudu Bola has been appointed as Commissioner for Ondo State.

[1] The Guardian Nigeria. (2025, August 11). Tinubu reappoints Dankaka as FCC chair. Retrieved from https://guardian.ng/news/tinubu-reappoints-dankaka-as-fcc-chair/

[2] Premium Times. (2025, August 12). Tinubu appoints Omidiran as new FCC chair. Retrieved from https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/523434-tinubu-appoints-omidiran-as-new-fcc-chair.html

[3] The Nation. (2025, August 12). Tinubu reverses Dankaka's reappointment as FCC chair. Retrieved from https://thenationonlineng.net/tinubu-reverses-dankakas-reappointment-as-fcc-chair/

[4] Vanguard. (2025, August 11). Tinubu reappoints Dankaka as FCC chair. Retrieved from https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/08/tinubu-reappoints-dankaka-as-fcc-chair/

[5] Sahara Reporters. (2025, August 12). Tinubu appoints Omidiran as new FCC chair. Retrieved from https://saharareporters.com/2025/08/12/tinubu-appoints-omidiran-new-fcc-chair

[6] Daily Trust. (2025, August 13). More appointments as Omidiran takes over as FCC chair. Retrieved from https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/more-appointments-as-omidiran-takes-over-as-fcc-chair-434120

Tinubu Annuls Dankaka's Appointment as FCC Chair, Appoints New Leader and Additional Members [Complete Lineup]